Welcome to this week’s Midweek Memo. In this issue, read about Ocean AID’s advancement, the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Finalists, and a green hydrogen production plant in Campbell River.

Now, onto today’s briefing. It’s 700 words, a three-minute read.

New scholarship for women in STEM

Island Women in Science and Technology (iWIST) announced the launch of an inaugural scholarship program for women studying STEM on Vancouver Island. With support from Women’s Equity Lab, the program aims not only to provide financial assistance but also to recognize and celebrate the resilience of women navigating traditionally male-dominated fields.

"We are thrilled to introduce this scholarship program as part of our ongoing commitment to support and encourage women to engage with and thrive in STEM," said Louise Wilkinson, iWIST Board chair. "As the STEM sector continues to evolve, it's crucial that we provide tangible support to women pursuing education in these fields."

"We're looking for applicants who embody the spirit of iWIST," continued Robyn Quinn, scholarship committee lead and one of the original founders of iWIST. "These are women who, despite challenges, are passionate about making their mark in STEM. By supporting their education, we're investing in a more diverse and innovative future for our industries."

iWIST plans to award the scholarships at their 2024 Summer Party. Applications for the scholarship program are now open.

📰 More Victoria innovation news

😀 I wanna be happy: Victoria’s Ocean AID made it into round 2.5 of the New Ventures BC Competition, where they’ll pitch for the chance to continue. Ocean AID develops solutions that detect underwater objects.

🏆 I’m the world’s greatest: Certn and Redbrick advanced as finalists in the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 awards. In its 30th year, the program celebrates entrepreneurs who are changing our perception of what’s possible.

⚡️ Green, green grass: Quantum Technology, a Squamish company, announced a partnership with New Times Energy Discovery Park to develop a green hydrogen production plant in Campbell River.

🕴️ Tech jobs of the week

Find your next career:

• Technician, Legal Operations (24-Month Fixed Term) at BCI

• SaaS Product Manager at BC Public Service

• Senior Security Analyst at BC Pension Corporation

Hiring in Victoria? Reply to this email and let us know!

📅 Upcoming events

June 19 | Growing Pacific Canada's Sustainable Blue Economy

COAST invites you to their first informal meet and greet in Port Alberni with innovators, industry leaders and stakeholders involved in B.C.'s ocean and marine industries. This is a community fast becoming known for its collaborative, innovative approach to nurturing its ocean industry.

June 27 | ProductTank Victoria and ProductBC Summer Meetup: The Rise of No-Code/Low-Code

Join the ProductTank Victoria and ProductBC communities for an exciting in-person panel discussion on the no-code and low-code revolution. Come to:

• Hear valuable insights and practical tips from industry leaders

• Explore innovative use cases for no-code/low-code tools

• Tackle the unique challenges PMs face in this space

• Connect with fellow PMs over beverages and appetizers

Ongoing | Entry for the Health Terminology and Interoperability Standards Certificate Program

In the Health Terminology and Interoperability Standards Certificate Program (HTIS) offered by the University of Victoria's School of Health Information Science, you will learn about the exciting field of standards and interoperability, critical topics for making healthcare more modern and efficient. Learn how data is represented, exchanged, standardized, and applied to improve our healthcare systems and about the details, challenges, implementations, and acceptance of modern data-driven health information exchange.

Have an upcoming event? Reply to let us know.

🙋 I need a…

We at Victoria Tech Journal know you, our community, pretty well. Are you searching for someone in your field to have coffee with, a hiring hookup, a lead on local investors, or a suggestion for a great Victoria tech tool? Whatever you’re hunting for, let us know. We’ll post it in this section and make it happen.

Email your requests to [email protected].